Sr. Project Manager II

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Sr. Project Manager II - Release Train Engineer / Workstream Lead to join our Finance & Actuarial Projects PMO Team in Charlotte, NC.

This role is a senior delivery leader responsible for orchestrating end-to-end execution across one or more complex Finance and Actuarial workstreams. This role ensures predictable, high-quality delivery by aligning multiple teams, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving disciplined execution within Agile, hybrid, or scaled delivery models.

Operating with broad autonomy, the RTE / Workstream Lead serves as the primary integrator between Finance, Actuarial, Technology, and Operations, balancing delivery flow, governance, and risk management. The role emphasizes systems thinking, servant leadership, and data-driven decision-making to enable business value realization in a regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Workstream & Program Delivery Leadership

• Own and manage end-to-end delivery for assigned Finance and Actuarial workstreams across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain integrated workstream roadmaps, milestone plans, and dependency maps aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Coordinate execution across multiple projects, Agile teams, and functional groups to ensure cohesive delivery outcomes.
• Proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, and trade-offs; drive timely decision-making to maintain delivery commitments.
• Ensure workstream outcomes align to business value, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.

Agile Release & Flow Management

• Lead and facilitate key delivery cadences including PI Planning, quarterly planning, release planning, and cross-team synchronization.
• Manage inter-team dependencies, sequencing, and integration points to optimize flow and reduce delivery friction.
• Partner with Product Management, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to ensure backlogs are aligned, prioritized, and delivery-ready.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability, throughput, and quality using Agile and Lean metrics.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the primary point of accountability for workstream-level delivery status, risks, and outcomes.
• Partner closely with Finance, Actuarial, IT, Data, and Operations leaders to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and enable execution.
• Facilitate effective decision-making across mid- to senior-level stakeholders, providing transparency into trade-offs and impacts.
• Translate complex delivery data into clear, executive-ready communication.

Planning, Governance & Risk Management

• Lead integrated planning activities including capacity planning, demand intake, dependency coordination, and release forecasting.
• Own workstream-level RAID management; proactively identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Ensure adherence to PMO, Agile, and enterprise governance standards while avoiding unnecessary process overhead.
• Support audit, regulatory, and compliance needs by ensuring delivery artifacts and controls are maintained.

Metrics, Reporting & Tools

• Define, track, and report on key delivery metrics such as predictability, throughput, dependency health, and risk trends.
• Produce executive-level dashboards and status reporting that clearly communicate progress, risks, and decisions needed.
• Ensure accurate and disciplined use of delivery tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) for work items, backlogs, dependencies, and milestones.
• Use data to identify systemic delivery issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The experience you bring:

• 8–12+ years of experience leading complex initiatives across Finance, Actuarial, and Technology domains.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-team delivery efforts, programs, or large workstreams in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex dependencies, competing priorities, and senior stakeholder expectations.
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and facilitation skills with a focus on flow and value delivery.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience with delivery and reporting tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Program Manager, or Workstream Lead in a scaled Agile environment (e.g., SAFe).
• Familiarity with Finance and Actuarial platforms such as Prophet, Oracle Cloud EPM, or Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, data platforms, integrations, and enterprise financial systems.
• SAFe certifications (RTE, SPC) or equivalent scaled Agile credentials.
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$138,150.00 - $168,850.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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EEO Statement:

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